Nondisp fx of shaft of 5th MC bone, r hand, 7thD

Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, right hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the fifth metacarpal bone in the right hand that is not displaced. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced right fifth metacarpal shaft fracture. This is appropriate when the physician documents routine healing and no new complications or malunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "shaft" of the fifth metacarpal.
Confirm the encounter is for routine follow-up and healing, not initial treatment or a complication.
Verify the laterality is "right hand" as specified by the code.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.356Nondisp fx of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, right hand

S62.356D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9 V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S62Fracture at wrist and hand level S62.0Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.00Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.001